Layout Supervisor
PORTFOLIO ENTERTAINMENT is a creative-driven, fast-paced children’s and family media company committed to embracing change and finding new approaches to storytelling. Our in-house animation studio is innovative and teeming with talent and our international distribution division takes our content worldwide.
We are currently looking for a Layout Supervisor to join our Studio.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Be primarily responsible for translating panels from storyboards to layouts that will serve as the production backgrounds.
- Be responsible for overseeing both layout and final camera framing and movement on the production, as well as maintaining continuity across sequences.
- Collaborate with the Director and/or Art Director, and Head of Studio Operations upon style, processes, schedule and deliveries.
- Work closely with the Director or Art Director to maintain the visual style of the film
- Clearly understand the creative requirements of a sequence and drive the Layout team to achieve these creative goals
- Be responsible for defining the layout department workflow and disseminating techniques and common practices to the rest of the team.
- Provide detailed and specific feedback to the Layout team when necessary
- Maintain tracking systems
- Work closely with production team to ensure all targets are met and identify any issues that may impact the schedule
- Be responsible for taking on some of the work and keeping up with your own quota in order to meet deadlines
- Be responsible for producing rough and clean designs
Essential Qualifications:
- 4+ years experience in animation series production.
- Computer proficient in Excel systems and Photoshop.
- Strong knowledge of 2D Digital pipeline – Harmony experience is an asset.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and follow through in a fast-paced environment.
- Be pro-active and solution-orientated.
- Be forward-thinking and able to troubleshoot, forecast and plan appropriately to avoid production problems and delays.
- Great communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Maintain a positive, upbeat and professional attitude, and contribute to the collaborative, respectful and constructive culture of our studio.
To apply:
Please send your resume to jobs@portfolio-ent.com and reference: Layout Supervisor in the subject of your submission. Only selected, qualified applicants will be contacted for personal interview.
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